Bay City

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)

United Way of Bay County announces its 2024-26 impact partners

After considering the needs of the community, the United Way of Bay County has announced its partners for its next funding cycle. The two-year cycle begins now and ends in 2026.

Dr. Nicolas Mouawad, a vascular surgeon at McLaren Bay Region, was named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation. He says the honor is not just a personal honor. It's also a nod to the quality of care available in the region.
Bay City physician named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation

Newsweek named Dr. Nicolas J. Mouawad as one of the top 200 vascular surgeons in the nation. That’s good news for the community.

Dr. Mark C. Komorowski, Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at McLaren Bay Region, recently was elected President of the Michigan State Medical Society.
Q&A with Dr. Komorowski, a Bay City physician who serves as President of the State Medical Society

Dr. Mark C. Komorowski, a Bay City-based Plastic Surgeon, advocates across the state for physicians, patients, and communities in his new role as President of the Michigan State Medical Society.

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.
Grant helps the Bay Area Women’s Center shelter continue serving families

The Bay Area Women's Center is celebrating a $75,000 grant from Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation in Midland. The money is for operations.  

From left, Monitor Township Supervisor Terry Spencer and Bay Future President Jim Reaume sit with Michigan Sugar President Neil Juhnke, Director of Communications Rob Clark, and Co-Op Board Chairman Jim Roggenbuck.
New facility sweetens the future for Michigan sugar beet farmers

Michigan Sugar invests $109 million in a plant that extracts more sugar from beets and secures the future for farmers in the region.

Filling out the FAFSA can be intimidating, so Delta College is offering a series of workshops. Financial aid experts will be on hand to help families.
Under the stars: Experts offer help with FAFSA forms in a fun atmosphere at the Delta Planetarium

Graduates of Bay and Arenac high schools are invited to the FAFSA night at the Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 7. 

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.
Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center on Wilder Road

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.
Bay Area Women’s Center hopes coloring books provide the tools to open tough conversations

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.  

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Bay Future and MSBDC offer programs to help start-up and established businesses

Bay Future and the Michigan Small Business Development Center offer several different programs to help entrepreneurs start up and grow businesses in Bay County.

Paul Gomez of Evermore Tattoo Gallery was one of the featured exhibitors in Studio 23's recent Beyond Skin Deep show.
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos

Studio 23 showcased the creativity and skill of area tattoo artists in an unique exhibit earlier this year.

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